Favorite Bamboos

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The phyllostachys aureosulcata and the
pleioblastus viridi-striata planted outside are from local
(Ithaca) nurseries. All other plants are from the New
England Bamboo Company.

Plant descriptions and photos

The plant descriptions are mostly
culled from the New England Bamboo Co catalog and from the
english translation of Bamboos by Christine Recht and
Max F. Wetterwald. The dimensions refer to mature plants in
colder climates and the minimum temperatures indicate culm
hardiness.

Fargesia Nitida

Description: "Culms are greenish
purple the first year, maturing to deep purple the second year.
The foliage weeps all the way to the ground like a fountain and
leaf shape is more slender and graceful than F. Murielae.
One of the hardiest bamboos, very slow to increase but worth the
wait. Does not thrive in full sun. Beautiful as specimen or
hedge".
A.k.a. Fountain Bamboo, Sinarundinaria nitida.
Origin: Himalayas, clump forming, height: 12', culm dia:
0.75", needs shade/light sun, Tmin: -25F.